I totally agree AN, and its really changed the way we book flights.
I've posted before, but still highly recommend Jet Blue if you are going somewhere they fly. Just had an experience in NOLA where almost nothing was leaving due to weather on East Coat. While the other airlines just cancelled everything for the night, Jet Blue actually worked to get an alternate plan approved, and we left within one hour of schedule, which was a minor miracle.
Whats more, unlike US Air (who is IMHO the worst about this), they were honest, communicated with passengers, and kept us in the loop.
Sometimes even the airport is a factor - American Airlines at JFK (especially lately with the renovation) is sadly wanting, yet the same airline at LaGuardia tends to do a much better job.
Cant let it stop you from flying, but buyer beware.